After a job interview, it’s always a good idea to send a thank you letter to the person who interviewed you. This shows your appreciation for their time, and it’s also another opportunity to reiterate your interest in the job and remind the interviewer of your qualifications.
Here’s what to include in a thank you interview letter.
Your contact information
The date
The interviewer’s contact information
A thank you for the interview
A statement of interest in the job
A reminder of your qualifications
A request for a follow-up interview
Your contact information
At the top of the letter, include your contact information, including your name, phone number, and email address.
The date
Below your contact information, include the date.
The interviewer’s contact information
Next, include the contact information for the person who interviewed you.
A thank you for the interview
Begin the body of the letter with a thank you for the interview.
A statement of interest in the job
In the body of the letter, state your interest in the job. This is another opportunity to sell yourself and reiterate why you’re qualified for the position.
A reminder of your qualifications
In the body of the letter, also include a reminder of your qualifications. This is another opportunity to sell yourself and reiterate why you’re qualified for the position.
A request for a follow-up interview
Finally, in the body of the letter, request a follow-up interview.
Your signature
At the end of the letter, include your signature.
Your typed name
Below your signature, include your typed name.
Enclosure
If you’re sending a hard copy of the letter, below your typed name, include the word “enclosure” to indicate that you’re also sending a resume or other document.
